George Pappas Retrospective Exhibit in MCC Gallery

(Bradenton, Fla., April 3, 2008) - Today,April 3,
is the last day to view a "George Pappas Retrospective" exhibit
by the talented artist-educator in the fine art gallery,
building 9A, MCC Bradenton, 5840 26th St.
West.

The artist's Greek heritage and mythology, archeology,
literature, social issues and art history are what he describes
as "roots that feed my form and content." Pappas' paintings
typically focus on a theme that evolves into a series of
related works. The MCC exhibit will showcase artworks dating
from the 1950s to today. It includes works from beach and
landscape, domestic relationships, archeological sites,
artists' portraits, crime scenes and barriers, and literary
digest and excavations series.

After more than 40 years experience as an artist-educator,
the University of South Florida Chair Emeritus retired in 1993.
His work has appeared in more than 100 juried exhibitions at
museums and galleries throughout the United States and is in
private and public collections in the United States and Canada.
Numerous grants and fellowships include individual Artists
Grants from Florida's Division of Cultural Affairs. Pappas has
degrees in art from Massachusetts College of Art and Harvard
University.

Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday. For more information, contact Joe Loccisano,
gallery manager, by calling (941) 752-5225 or e-mailing
loccisj@mccfl.edu. For directions, visit the MCC Web site at
mccfl.edu/maps.